Past Observances
- 2009: "Women and men united to end violence against women and girls"
- 2008: "Investing in women and girls"
- 2007: "Ending impunity for violence against women and girls"
- 2006: "Women in decision-making: meeting challenges, creating change"
- 2005: "Gender equality beyond 2005: building a more secure future"
- 2004: "Women and HIV/AIDS"
- 2003: "Gender equality and the Millennium Development Goals"
- 2002: "Afghan women today: realities and opportunities"
- 2001: "Women's rights and international peace"
- 2000: "Women uniting for peace"